June 9, 2017
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AGRICULTURE TODAY FEATURES
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CROP PRODUCTION COSTS (fully produced)
(Sarah Moyer)
Q…K-State Radio Network.
CROP PRODUCTION COSTS (soundbites)
Profit margins for crop production have been squeezed by economic pressure, so farmers may be interested to
know whether the prices they will likely receive for their corn, sorghum, soybeans and wheat will cover their actual
costs. K-State agricultural economist Dan O’Brien has compared crop prices to their respective expected costs of
production, using pre-determined average yields. The figures have then reported as percentages by region in
Kansas. He begins with projections for corn.
Track 2
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Q…but still covering.
O’Brien shares his numbers for sorghum and soybeans.
Track 3 (:53)
Q...we’re covering costs.
O’Brien also tells the story of wheat production and how famers have already been reacting to expected prices.
Track 4 (:20)
Q...adjusted their acres.
TAG: That was K-State agricultural economist Dan O’Brien explaining expected costs of production in Kansas to
crop prices. The comprehensive report is available online at agmanager.info.
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AGRICULTURE TODAY FEATURES
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ROUGHLEAF DOGWOOD CONTROL (fully produced)
Q…K-State Radio Network.
(Sarah Moyer)
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ROUGHLEAF DOGWOOD CONTROL (soundbites)
Roughleaf dogwood has been blooming here in late May and early June. Although it is a native shrub, it is invasive
to native grasslands when not managed properly. K-State range management specialist Walt Fick agrees that the
species needs to be monitored and advises that producers use a system of approaches to create a long-term
strategy for control. One element is likely to be prescribed pasture burning.
Track 6
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Q…control roughleaf dogwood.
Burning will likely be coupled with a type of herbicide application to avoid having large clumps of roughleaf
dogwood growing.
Track 7 (:38)
Q...remedy or the triclopyr.
There are options for soil-applied materials for roughleaf dogwood control, if spray drift is of worry to producers.
Track 8 (:24)
Q...the same chemistry.
TAG: That was K-State range management specialist Walt Fick, reviewing control approaches to roughleaf
dogwood in eastern Kansas pastures.
AGRICULTURE TODAY FEATURES
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DOUBLE CROPPING SOYBEANS (fully produced)
(Eric Atkinson)
Q…K-State Radio Network.
DOUBLE CROPPING SOYBEANS (soundbites)
In wringing as much crop income possible out of every acre this year, wheat producers are committing to a double
crop following harvest. One of the prime candidates for that second crop is soybeans, which is routinely doublecropped in southeast Kansas year after year. Now that nearly all of Kansas has abundant soil moisture available,
double-cropped beans look promising for other areas of the state as well. K-State crops and soils specialist Doug
Shoup (Shoop) is well-acquainted with what it takes to succeed with soybeans planted into wheat stubble.
Track 10
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Q…work really well.
K-State’s field trials show that producers should manage their double-crop soybean plantings somewhat differently
from how they would for a full-season stand.
Track 11 (:40)
Q...no-till double-cropped soybeans.
The main question that Shoup encounters from producers is whether they should opt for a shorter-season soybean
variety when immediately following wheat.
Track 12 (:40)
Q...don’t mix it up much.
TAG: K-State crops and soils specialist Doug Shoup with some things to think about when double-cropping
soybeans after wheat. Growers can seek further input on this from their local Extension agricultural agents.
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AGRICULTURE TODAY FEATURES
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K-STATE EXTENSION’S FUTURE
(fully produced)
(Sarah Moyer)
Q…K-State Radio Network.
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K-STATE EXTENSION’S FUTURE (soundbites)
The associate director of the Cooperative Extension Service at K-State, Daryl Buchholz (BUE-holz) recently retired
after 12 years in that position and many more within Extension leadership. He was asked to look ahead to the
future of K-State Extension and its services to Kansas communities. Buchholz explains why from his perspective
local Extension efforts are likely to remain vital.
Track 14
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Q… and meet their needs.
Buchholz comments on the future of the five grand challenges of Extension – global food systems, water,
community vitality, developing tomorrow’s leaders and health.
Track 15 (:31)
Q... going to be long-term.
Buchholz hopes volunteers and their commitment to education continue as the bread and butter of Extension.
Track 16 (:40)
Q... going for our future.
TAG: That was the recently-retired associate director of K-State’s Cooperative Extension Service, Daryl Buchholz,
sharing his thoughts on where Extension needs to be in the future as a resource for Kansas communities.
AGRICULTURE TODAY FEATURES
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GRAIN MARKETING SURVEY (fully produced)
(Eric Atkinson)
Q…K-State Radio Network.
GRAIN MARKETING SURVEY (soundbites)
What strategies do grain producers use these days to market their production, and manage the economic risk
associated with marketing? That question was the basis of a new survey of over 650 farmers in the Corn Belt
region, including producers in Kansas. This survey was commissioned by Farm Credit Services of America, and
agricultural economist Ted Schroeder (SHROH-der) of K-State was involved in analyzing the findings. He talks
about the motivation behind this project.
Track 18
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Q…those particular grain commodities.
The survey rendered a wealth of information on farmers’ grain marketing practices. Schroeder says one of the
most common findings was that growers routinely use their individual costs of grain production as the foundation for
their marketing strategies.
Track 19 (:31)
Q...part of the pricing returns.
And what Schroeder found really interesting was that individual producers use not just one or two marketing tools,
but a whole suite of tools, before, during and after the crop production season.
Track 20 (:50)
Q...that’s what they’re doing.
TAG: That’s K-State agricultural economist Ted Schroeder. The complete results of this farmer survey on grain
marketing practices can be found at the Farm Credit Services of America web site.
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The 5 features below are soundbites only
FAMILY AND CONSUMER
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PROGRAMMING FOR OLDER ADULTS – Each May, the Administration for Community Living, an agency within
the Department of Health and Human Services, celebrates Older Americans Month. K-State Research and
Extension offers a variety of programs for older adults, such as Walk Kansas, Stay Strong, Stay Healthy, Keys to
Embracing Aging, and Dining with Diabetes. In addition, adult development and aging specialist Erin Yelland says
Extension agents are able to offer programs that are important to the people in their counties or districts.
Q...information to you.
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DO YOU HAVE ADVANCE DIRECTIVES? – “Aging Your Way” was a focus area for Older Americans Month.
Yelland says the goal was to get people thinking about the type of end-of-life care they would want, and taking the
necessary steps to make sure those wishes are followed.
Q...the end of your life.
Tag: Advance directives are not just for older adults. In Kansas, as soon as you turn 18, you’re legally allowed to
complete your medical advance directives.
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OLDER ADULTS CAN BECOME VICTIMS – Elder abuse – including physical abuse, sexual abuse, financial
abuse, and neglect – is another area of concern for older adults. In Kansas – and across the nation – Yelland
financial abuse is the most common form of elder abuse.
Q...exploitation and scams.
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ABUSE IS OFTEN BY FAMILY MEMBERS – Unfortunately, Yelland says elder abuse – in whichever form – is
often inflicted by a family member.
Q...wouldn’t easily guess.
Tag: In addition to money, jewelry and other valuables, medications are one of the most common items stolen
from older adults. Yelland suggests locking up valuables and medications, especially if someone in the family has
an alcohol or drug addiction. In addition, all expired medications should be disposed of properly.
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STAY ENGAGED BY BEING A VOLUNTEER – Another way for older adults to improve physical and mental
health is to take a class, start a hobby or try a new career. Yelland also suggests helping others by becoming a
volunteer.
Q...in the lives of Kansans.
Tag: More information on programs for older adults and volunteer opportunities available through Extension can
be found on the K-State Research and Extension website: www.ksre.ksu.edu.
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The features below are self-contained and fully-produced
KANSAS PROFILE
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WAYNE HORLACHER – JEWELER – Diamond rings and expensive watches are increasingly difficult to find in
smaller towns, but one store in Kansas is celebrating 90 years as a family-owned business. Ron Wilson, director of
the Huck Boyd National Institute for Rural Development, has the story of Wayne Horlacher (“HOR-lecker”), a retired
jeweler and real estate developer in Colby, Kansas.
Q...with Kansas Profile.
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MILK LINES
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DAIRY EXPORT NUMBERS – The latest report on U.S. dairy export business are now in from the USDA. They tell
of an ongoing stable demand for dairy products from this country. In summarizing the highlights, K-State dairy
specialist Mike Brouk (Brook) talks about which countries are the leading customers for U.S. dairy products and
what they’re buying.
2:00
Q...(theme music)
OUTBOUND KANSAS
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PRAIRIE DOG VACCINE – While they are a problem for many rangeland managers in the High Plains region,
prairie dogs also are an important link in the region’s ecosystem…namely they are the primary food source for the
endangered black-footed ferret. That considered, wildlife researchers are testing a new vaccine treatment intended
to protect prairie dogs from the plague, which is known to ravage their colonies. K-State wildlife specialist Charlie
Lee reports on that work this week.
Q...(theme music)
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PERSPECTIVE
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HEALTH INEQUITY VERSUS HEALTH DISPARITY – Believe it or not, much of our health outcomes have little to
do with healthcare. In fact, one expert says it has more to do with how we live our lives, the people around us, our
family culture, whether we exercise and spend time outside, and do we spend time with and talk to our friends and
family? All of that – and more – go into what the U.S. Extension Service says are healthy people living in healthful
environments in healthful communities.
Q...K-State Radio Network.
Guest: Bradford Wiles, assistant professor and Extension specialist in the School of Family Studies and Human
Services at Kansas State University.
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PLANTORAMA
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RENOVATING STRAWBERRY BEDS – Now that the garden strawberry harvest is over for most home growers,
they should turn their thoughts toward renovating their strawberry beds. This practice goes a long way toward
good strawberry production next year. This week, K-State horticulturist Ward Upham walks through the
recommended renovation steps, and the follow-up strawberry bed maintenance growers should conduct.
5:00
Q...(theme music)
SOUND LIVING
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IMPROVING THE HEALTH OF OLDER ADULTS – The Administration for Community Living, an agency within
the Department of Health and Human Services, is responsible for increasing access to community supports, while
focusing attention on the unique needs of older Americans and people with disabilities. Each May, ACL celebrates
Older Americans Month. K-State Research and Extension offers a variety of programs for older adults. Extension
adult development and aging specialist, Erin Yelland, explains how these programs help older adults improve their
overall health and wellness.
Q…K-State Radio Network.
14:50
TREE TALES from the Kansas Forest Service
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COST-SHARE TREE PROGRAM – Landowners whose property adjoins streams and rivers that feed the major
reservoirs in eastern Kansas may be eligible for cost-share assistance for planting streambank-stabilizing trees.
This is being conducted through the USDA’s Regional Conservation Partnership Program, and applications are now
being taken at local USDA Service Centers. K-State forester Bob Atchison has more on this opportunity.
2:00
Q…(theme music)
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Q...K-State Radio Network.
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WEATHER WONDERS with Mary Knapp, Weather Data Library, KSU
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HURRICANES – K-State climatologist Mary Knapp (“nap”) explains common hurricane terminology, and explains
how the naming system has changed over the years.
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Q...Research and Extension.
POPCORN CONVECTION – Thunderstorms can sometimes develop very quickly, with little or no warning at all. KState climatologist Mary Knapp tells us how and why this happens.
Q...Research and Extension.
MUGGY – K-State climatologist Mary Knapp (“nap”) explains the origin of the term.
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Q...Research and Extension.
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WHEAT SCOOP from the Kansas Wheat Commission
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SUPPORTING FOOD AID – In the wake of the Trump administration’s proposal to severely cut funding for USDA
food aid programs, a Kansas wheat farmer made the case for sustaining those programs before lawmakers on
Capitol Hill recently. Marsha Boswell provides a recap of his comments on this week’s Kansas Wheat Scoop.
Q...I’m Marsha Boswell.
2:58
PRESIDENT’S CORNER with K-State President Richard Myers
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STATEWIDE IMPACT OF KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY – The Kansas House and Senate have overridden a
veto by Governor Sam Brownback of a bill raising state income taxes by 1-point-2 billion dollars over two years to
fill a gaping hole in state revenue and to improve funding of public education. Kansas State University president
Richard Myers says this was a critical first step for all education in Kansas. The K-State Radio Network’s Richard
Baker has more.
Q...K-State Radio Network.
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